Furano Ski Resort is renowned for some of the worlds best powder skiing, with its annual average of 8 metres of classic Japanese powder and over 950 metres of vertical in one of Japan's largest ski resorts.

Skiing at Furano is spectacular, with virtually every run giving you great views of the peak of Mt Furano and the summits of Hokkaido's highest mountains, Furano is also home to world cup races and offers visitors;

Furano Fresh Powder Lodge is ideally located only steps from the Kitanomine High Speed Gondola. These generous suites boast equally spectacular views of the Furano Kitanomine ski area, or the Furano valley and distant Tochidake Mountain range.

North Country Inn has the perfect mix of Japanese tradition and Western comfort and convenience. The accommodation is affordable, comfortable and cosy, the dining excellent and the staff friendly and welcoming.

Ratings

Furano - Great Skiing, Minimal Tourists

Written by David a Skier from Adelaide South
31/01/2014

We went to Furano for a change from Niseko. The skiable terrain is smaller but there are far fewer people.
We went at New Year but after the first monday in January it was like skiing at your own private resort as all the locals had gone back to work/school.

The snow is similar to Niseko and it is a great resort for families. Less nightlife and quieter.

The resort is an easy 15 minute walk from the town of Furano where you can pick up all food necessities plus anything else you might want.
Easy access via bus from Sapporo and the trains go to the town as well.

Chalet Fuyuri is ski-in (via the back of the groomers shed) and a 5 minute walk to base of lifts (basically flat). We had a great time. I'd recommend about 4-5 days after which you have probably skiied all the runs. The 101 person gondola is fast uphill and a different experience outside Europe. Enjoy !

The town of Furano, 5 minutes by taxi from the resort remains largely untouched by outside influences. Combine Furanos back drop with everything the resort has to offer and you have the ingredients for a great skiing holiday.

Furano offers great culture and entertainment activities, great sightseeing, delicious restaurants, fun bars and the warmest people you are ever likely to meet. Furano is a fantastic small town with a great world class ski area; it is not a ski resort with a small town.